Spray Dodgers

We make spray dodgers for all types of vessels including yachts and cruisers. The spray dodgers can be customised with your boat name with a choice from a variety of letter styles.

Solacryl

We make our spray dodgers from a quality material called Solacryl. It is a 100% acrylic fabric but has the appearance of traditional canvas. It has been specifically manufactured to withstand the rigours of the marine environment. When you choose a spray dodger made from Solacryl you are choosing a quality and technically excellent product that offers the best possible protection for you and your boat.

Why we use Solacryl

We use Solacryl for our spray dodgers because we believe that with all factors considered that it is simply the best material available for the purpose.

List of benefits

Woven construction gives a traditional, quality appearance.
Solution dyed - giving rich colour fade colours and reducing 'marbelling' and 'crazed' effects.
Acrylic yarns offer excellent UV stability - particulary when compared with polyester products.
Weather resistant to temperature extremes. Unlike PVC it will not sweat, stick or crack.
Rot proof.
Fungi, bacteria and insect resistant.
Oil and grease resistant.
Wide choice of attractive colours.
Easy to clean.

Solacyl Colour Options

Solacryl material is available in the following colour options: solacryl colour options swatches

Solacryl Options

Solacryl Uncoated

Showerproof Breathable Solacryl uncoated features an X27 Pearlguard water resistant finish. It passes a 300mm water column test, but still allows the fabric to ‘breathe’. This is vital in many applications where 100% waterproof products such as PVC will cause warm damp air to be trapped under the cover, causing mildew, mould and corrosion inside your boat. Allowing a more free flow of air avoids this problem. It is ideal for applications such as sail, winch and binnacle covers, covers over self-draining cockpits and it is particularly suitable for wooden boats.

Solacryl Coated

Waterproof Solacryl coated has a resin based waterproof coating on one side. This increases the water column test result to 1000mm, yet does not effect the appearance or feel of the finished cover. Solacryl coated is by far the most popular fabric as the resultant cover or awning is almost 100% waterproof, yet retains the beautiful quality and appearance of a traditional cover. Solacryl coated is the ideal material for most marine applications including sprayhoods, biminis and cockpit covers.

Solacryl Vinyl Coated

A heavy interior coating of vinyl makes this fabric ideal for applications where the fabric must be 100% waterproof and internal appearance and fabric weight are secondary factors.

Caring for your Solacryl Spray Dodger

Solacryl marine acrylics have been specifically designed for use in marine covers and awnings and will provide many years of service and protection to your boat. Following these simple guidelines will prolong their appearance.

Clean regularly to prevent dirt becoming embedded in the fabric.
Loose dirt can simply be brushed off.
For more intensive cleaning hose down and clean with warm water and a natural soap solution. Rinse thoroughly.
Covers should be clean and dry before winter storage.

DO NOT!

Do not use detergents or chlorine solutions as these can damage the waterproof coatings.
Do not iron, tumble dry or otherwise subject the fabric to extreme heat.

For full details please contact us.

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